[free-sklyarov] A natural ally -- Stephen King?

[Rob McGee]

Think about it. This is a writer who fought the growing cancer of IP,
and he did it creatively, offering his fare at a fair, low price. I
don't know how that went for him, but I just checked his Web site
( http://www.stephenking.com/ ) and it said the project is on hold for
the time being.

I don't know anything about it -- I only vaguely recall hearing about
him offering a novel free for download, and asking only US$1 or so as
payment if you liked it. I also thought I had heard he was successful
with it, but if so, it looks like the IP thugs have figured out a way to
put him out of business.

Does anyone know more about that project of his? Was it motivated as I
suspect it might have been, to eliminate the slimy IP weasels of the
publishing business?

If so, he's our man. If we can get a high-profile popular mainstream
personality to pick up our banner, we can increase the attention we get.
Plus, he's loaded with connections to other authors and celebrities.
Perhaps someone from EFF, or with authority to speak for Dmitri himself,
should write to him and ask for his support.

Just a suggestion, trying to help ...

    Rob - /dev/rob0